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Going to court

You may need to go to court to solve some legal problems. If you go to court, you can get legal advice and information to help you prepare.

A solicitor can advise you about your court case. A barrister or some solicitors can also represent you in court. They usually charge for their services, but you might be able to get help to pay for one.

Find a solicitor or barrister.

Represent yourself in court

You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a legal professional.

If you choose to speak for yourself, you’ll need to prepare for the court hearing. Find out how to represent yourself in court.

If you want legal support with your court case but cannot pay for it, you may be able to get free legal help from barristers through an organisation called Advocate.

If your court case is in the civil and family courts, you can also get: